Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77026
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Humble Beginners for 19 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1201 (2 times, most recently May 18, 2026).
The state lists Humble Beginners as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 19 violations at Humble Beginners, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 7 | 37% |
| Medium High | 3 | 16% |
| Medium | 7 | 37% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 5% |
| Low | 1 | 5% |
Humble Beginners had 19 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
2 rules were cited more than once at Humble Beginners in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1201 High | 2 | Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text Most recent: May 18, 2026 · first: Dec 22, 2025 |
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 7, 2025 · first: Jan 7, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
13 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| May 18, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 6 | 3 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 3 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | 281 | 1 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 1001 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Inspection | 279 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Inspection | 929 | 2 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 257 | 1 |
High · May 18, 2026 · Investigation (report)
A caregiver lacked good judgment when placing a 1-year-old child in a restrictive device for timeout in the classroom restroom.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 18, 2026 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to make a self-report to CCR within 2 days concerning the occurrence of prohibitive punishment, an other non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm. The incident occurred on 5/4/26, and the self-report was made on 5/18/26.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
Medium · May 18, 2026 · Investigation (report)
The incident that occurred on 5/4/26 was not notated on the Incident report form nor shared with the parent.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
Medium · Dec 22, 2025 · Investigation (report)
An incident/accident report form was not shared with the parent at pickup or via email on the less than serious injury of the child.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
Medium · Dec 22, 2025 · Investigation (report)
A less serious injury was caused by a caregiver with a child while in care and the parent was not notified.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
High · Dec 22, 2025 · Investigation (report)
A caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgment when an injury occurred with a child.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection
The diaper changing table had a nonabsorbent pad that was ripped.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Low · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
The primary director needs to complete three clock hours of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
The center needs a working carbon monoxide detector installed.
Official text of rule 746.5531
Medium · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
1 out of 6 children's files is missing immunization record.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
2 out of 6 staff files missing 2-hour transportation training.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Medium · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
1 out of 6 children's files missing a heatlh statement.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 29, 2024 · Inspection
Four infants did not have an updated feeding instruction forms.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
High · Jan 29, 2024 · Inspection
Two children on the van did not have boaster seats.
In plain English: Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text
High · Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection, The last fire inspection was on 10/5/2022.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 22, 2023 · Investigation (report)
The director attendance records were not available.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Medium Low · Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
One director owes certificates for 5 hours annual training to include topics in Food Allergy and Building Physical Safety. One director owes certificates for 6.5 hours annual training to include topics in Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
The loose-fill for the pre-k playground with a playing surface under 5 feet was measured at 4 inches.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
High · Feb 14, 2022 · Inspection
During review of Transportation the operation was found to not have Emergency medical information for 13 children being transportated. This was corrected when the director placed the information in the transportation binder.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).